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− | The '''chull''' is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs |
+ | The '''chull''' is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs. There are differing breeds of chulls and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are found all across Roshar.{{file ref|chull.jpg}} |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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[[File:Chull Life Cycle.jpeg|left|thumb|250px|A depiction of the five stages of life for a chull: Larva (chull cremling), first Pupation, Adult, second Pupation, and Senescence.]] |
[[File:Chull Life Cycle.jpeg|left|thumb|250px|A depiction of the five stages of life for a chull: Larva (chull cremling), first Pupation, Adult, second Pupation, and Senescence.]] |
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+ | Chulls are massive crustaceans with thick legs with large claws and a stone-like shell. Their carapace is typically red.{{book ref|WoK|4}} Chulls have whiplike antennae and beady fist-size black eyes.{{book ref|WoK|28}} |
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− | The carapace of a chull is red and it has thick legs with claws, plus a bulging shell like stone. It was said a chull's claws could snap a man's arm, however, the crustaceans are docile - particularly domesticated ones - and are not known to harm anyone.{{book ref|sa1|2}} |
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+ | Chull shells are a light, porous stone created from minerals the chull consumes in it's food and water and then excretes.{{url ref|http://inkthinker.deviantart.com/art/The-Way-of-Kings-Chulls-179074546|Inkthinker's comments on the Chull page from Shallan's Sketchbook|site=Deviant Art}} |
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− | The shells are "lighter" than they appear and chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. Some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells. |
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+ | Since the shell is not alive, chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. In the wild, there are often plants growing in the crevices of a chull's shell.{{file ref|chull.jpg}} Chulls pull their legs and head into their shell when they sleep and as a result sleeping chulls look like large boulders or small hills.{{book ref|WoK|23}} |
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+ | The [[Reshi]], and likely others, paint their chulls' shells. One can identify what island a Reshi chull handler is from by the colors and patterns on their chulls' shells.{{book ref|WoK|28}} |
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+ | == Behavior == |
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+ | Chulls are generally docile creatures. They have claws that are said to be strong enough to break a man's arm, but it is very unusual for them to behave aggressively. {{book ref|WoK|}} They tend to move with a slow, lumbering gait and are generally slower than humans. |
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+ | They are capable of making a wide range of noises, including a gravelly bleating, trumpeting, and snorting.{{book ref|WoK|12}}{{book ref|WoK|21}}{{book ref|WoK|26}} |
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+ | Chulls are omnivorous creatures. They eat everything from [[rockbud]]s to slugs to smaller crustaceans.{{book ref|WoK|}} Domestic chulls are often fed grain.{{book ref|WoK|2}} |
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+ | == Training == |
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+ | There are several different methods of training chull. |
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+ | * In the rural areas of [[Jah Keved]], chulls are harnessed and controlled with complex leather bridles.{{file ref|chull.jpg}} |
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+ | * In the coastal region around [[Kharbranth]], chull drivers often sit directly on the chull's shell and direct them by tapping on their antennae with long poles. |
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+ | * Some chulls are trained to respond to different rhythms tapped out on their shells with a guiding reed. These reeds are often as long as a person is tall and allow the driver to drive from the wagon or cart rather than riding on the chull itself. {{book ref|WoR|17}} |
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== Use == |
== Use == |
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+ | Chull are highly valued as work animals and are considered to be worth more than the average slave.{{book ref|Wok|46}} Some people maintain chull herds and rent their labor out on a contract basis.{{book ref|WoK|15}}They are slow but strong and are used to pull everything up to and including the large complex bridges [[Dalinar]] uses for chasm crossings.{{book ref|WoK|15}} Since their shells can be carved without harming the animal, some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells. Shelves and racks can also be carved into or attached directly to chull shells. {{File ref|Chull.jpg}} |
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− | There are two major ways of directing a chull. The first is similar to the way in which one directs a horse, with complex leather workings, and the second involves tapping the antennae of a chull with a long pole to indicate direction. |
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+ | Since it is lightweight and durable, chull shell is used as a crafting material. [[Shallan]] had a [[havah]] with chull-shell buttons.{{book ref|WoK|3}} |
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+ | Chull meat is edible. It can be dried and stored as jerky.{{book ref|WoR|70}} In some cultures, including [[Herdazian]] and [[Unkalaki]], chull head is considered a delicacy. {{book ref|WoR|12}} |
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+ | ==Cultural References== |
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+ | [[File:ChIsForChull.png|right|250px]] |
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+ | There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "[[Ornery Chull]]."{{book ref|WoR|46}} |
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+ | ===Idioms=== |
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+ | {{quote|You think I’m scared of a lumbering chull like you? |{{book ref|WoK|23}}}} |
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+ | {{quote|“Jasnah is inordinately fond of dust,” Shallan said. “I believe she thrives on it, feeding off the particles like a chull crunching rockbuds.”|{{book ref|WoK|33}}}} |
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+ | {{quote| An army was like a massive chull at times, lumbering along, slow to react.|{{book ref|WoK|56}}}} |
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+ | {{quote| Everyone has a place. You’re out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall.| {{book ref|WoR|44}}}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 04:29, 25 March 2015
The chull is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs. There are differing breeds of chulls and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are found all across Roshar.[1]
Description
Chulls are massive crustaceans with thick legs with large claws and a stone-like shell. Their carapace is typically red.[2] Chulls have whiplike antennae and beady fist-size black eyes.[3]
Chull shells are a light, porous stone created from minerals the chull consumes in it's food and water and then excretes.[4] Since the shell is not alive, chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. In the wild, there are often plants growing in the crevices of a chull's shell.[1] Chulls pull their legs and head into their shell when they sleep and as a result sleeping chulls look like large boulders or small hills.[5]
The Reshi, and likely others, paint their chulls' shells. One can identify what island a Reshi chull handler is from by the colors and patterns on their chulls' shells.[3]
Behavior
Chulls are generally docile creatures. They have claws that are said to be strong enough to break a man's arm, but it is very unusual for them to behave aggressively. [6] They tend to move with a slow, lumbering gait and are generally slower than humans.
They are capable of making a wide range of noises, including a gravelly bleating, trumpeting, and snorting.[7][8][9]
Chulls are omnivorous creatures. They eat everything from rockbuds to slugs to smaller crustaceans.[6] Domestic chulls are often fed grain.[10]
Training
There are several different methods of training chull.
- In the rural areas of Jah Keved, chulls are harnessed and controlled with complex leather bridles.[1]
- In the coastal region around Kharbranth, chull drivers often sit directly on the chull's shell and direct them by tapping on their antennae with long poles.
- Some chulls are trained to respond to different rhythms tapped out on their shells with a guiding reed. These reeds are often as long as a person is tall and allow the driver to drive from the wagon or cart rather than riding on the chull itself. [11]
Use
Chull are highly valued as work animals and are considered to be worth more than the average slave.[12] Some people maintain chull herds and rent their labor out on a contract basis.[13]They are slow but strong and are used to pull everything up to and including the large complex bridges Dalinar uses for chasm crossings.[13] Since their shells can be carved without harming the animal, some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells. Shelves and racks can also be carved into or attached directly to chull shells. [14]
Since it is lightweight and durable, chull shell is used as a crafting material. Shallan had a havah with chull-shell buttons.[15]
Chull meat is edible. It can be dried and stored as jerky.[16] In some cultures, including Herdazian and Unkalaki, chull head is considered a delicacy. [17]
Dalinar Kholin uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of bridgemen at risk.[13]
Cultural References
There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "Ornery Chull."[18]
Idioms
“You think I’m scared of a lumbering chull like you? ”
—[5]
““Jasnah is inordinately fond of dust,” Shallan said. “I believe she thrives on it, feeding off the particles like a chull crunching rockbuds.””
—[19]
“ An army was like a massive chull at times, lumbering along, slow to react.”
—[20]
“ Everyone has a place. You’re out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall.”
— [21]
Notes
- ↑ a b c chull.jpg
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 4#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 28#
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cannot be hashed - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 23#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 21#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 2#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 17#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 46#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 15#
- ↑ Chull.jpg
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 3#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 70#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 12#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 56#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 44#